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Safety equipment

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45cal
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what are riders using for safety equipment these days? i see a lot of helmets in the park. a local store sells a lot of dakine products, such as hip pads and wrist guards. do skiers use wrist guards, or are they too bulky to hold ski poles?
Jan 12 2010 4:46PM
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Drail
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something like 90% of concussions are a result of your jaw slamming closed, vibrating your skull. so - with a mouthguard, you will prevent 90% of the concussions you may get over your skiing life.
Jan 12 2010 6:15PM
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Mike.Records
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Wow, I never knew that about concussions. Good to know.

 I usually wear impact shorts and a spine/kidney/chest protector.
Jan 12 2010 7:01PM
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PeterNorth
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helmet is all i wear.
Jan 12 2010 7:03PM
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Blurst
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do you wear the spine thing in the park?

Right now i only wear a helmet but I think I'm going to try to get some hip pads.
Jan 12 2010 7:07PM
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slidesomeice
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I wear hip/butt pads for those icy falls here in the east. Helmet, Id rather spend $100 bucks on a helmet than $4000 on a hospital and knee pads since I shattered my knee last season
Jan 12 2010 7:25PM
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45cal
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dakine have wrist guards on their site under the SKI and snowboard section, wondering if you can hold poles with them?
Jan 12 2010 7:40PM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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I just wear a helmet and back protector..

and occasionally this thumb guard thing for "skiers thumb"
Jan 12 2010 7:42PM
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